Elon Musk calls Steve Bannon ‘evil’ as ex-Trump aide denounces him as ‘owned by the Chinese communist party’ Bannon claimed Musk’s Shanghai ventures were ‘one hundred per cent controlled’ by Beijing The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023
FBI director warns Senate of Chinese control over TikTok data WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers Wednesday that TikTok is a tool within the control of the Chinese government, and the popular video-sharing application “screams out” with national security concerns and could be used to drive narratives that divide Americans. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
FBI director warns Senate of Chinese control over TikTok data - Roll Call FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers Wednesday that TikTok is a tool within the control of the Chinese government. Roll Call · Mar 8, 2023
US sees China propaganda efforts becoming more like Russia's China has long been seen by the U.S. as a prolific source of anti-American propaganda but less aggressive in its influence operations than Russia The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023
‘It’s racist. It’s disgusting,’ California congresswoman says after critic questions loyalty WASHINGTON — It’s been an unsettling, tense few days for Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Washington. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 7, 2023
China accused of trying to sink nuclear subs deal A new report has found China is targeting Pacific island nations with misinformation in the hopes of creating negative views around Australia's defence policy. AAP · Mar 6, 2023
Chinese economy in spotlight as Beijing prepares for National People's Congress The Chinese Communist Party is expected to unveil its lowest economic growth target in decades amid an ongoing slump in the country's real estate market. Also on the show: Mexico plans food tariff cuts to confront high inflation, and Franco-Angolan business ties take centre stage as President Emmanuel Macron visits… France 24 · Mar 3, 2023
A more hawkish China policy? 5 takeaways from House committee's inaugural hearing on confronting Beijing In a rare show of bipartisanship, Republican and Democratic House members put on a united front as they probed how to respond to the perceived growing threat of China. The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023
China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning. WEKU · Mar 1, 2023
The US is considering a nationwide TikTok ban over Chinese spying concerns. Could Australia follow suit? Multiple governments have already pursued similar bans, citing espionage fears. Could Australia be next? ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
Matt Gaetz awkwardly caught citing Chinese propaganda to justify Ukraine aid cuts China’s Global Times was designated as a foreign mission by the US State Department under the Trump administration The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step. WEKU · Feb 28, 2023
Hey Congress: You can't ban TikTok Does anybody in D.C. understand that the government doesn't control the internet? There are no good answers Salon · Feb 28, 2023
Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday night. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well. WEKU · Feb 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 New China committee debuts with eye on major policy shifts A special House committee dedicated to countering China is set to make its debut in prime time on Tuesday
The New Daily · Feb 27, 2023 COVID-19 ‘likely’ came from lab leak – US intelligence US authorities say the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic most likely leaked out of a Chinese research laboratory.
Reuters · Feb 21, 2023 U.S. House panel to hold hearing on policy toward China The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a hearing next Tuesday with top officials on China policy to identify gaps in pursuing what it called a "more holistic approach" to countering aggression by the Chinese Communist Party.
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 Chinese Communist Party-linked group called out for 'systemic' failure to comply with foreign influence regulations A Chinese Communist Party-linked group has become the first body to be forcibly listed under the federal government's Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme, five years after it was introduced.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Kremlin official urges deeper ties with China to resist West Russia’s security head has held talks with the Chinese Communist Party’s foreign policy chief, saying Moscow and Beijing must deepen their cooperation in the face of Western pressure
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023 Blinken: China’s Balloon Incursion ‘Must Never Happen Again’ The top diplomats from the United States and China met on Saturday in the first high-level contact between their countries since the US shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon two weeks ago, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken sending the message that Beijing's surveillance program had been "exposed to…
Axios · Feb 17, 2023 House committee on China becoming an oasis of bipartisanship It's a House panel that actually wants to work together.
InsideEVs · Feb 15, 2023 Ford Battery Deal With CATL Draws Backlash From US Senators, Reps Senator Marco Rubio said the licensing agreement between Ford and CATL "will only deepen US reliance on the Chinese Communist Party for battery tech."
Foreign Policy · Feb 15, 2023 Washington’s China Hawks Take Flight The story of how decades of U.S. engagement with China gave way to estrangement.
The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023 'No indication of aliens': spy balloon saga continues to surprise amid rising US–China tension Over the past week, the US has realised and revealed that an active fleet of Chinese spy balloons has been operating across the northern hemisphere for several years.
Dublin Live · Feb 13, 2023 Spy worries over Leinster House cameras with alleged Chinese military links Other governments have stopped using the security cameras that are produced by firms with links to the Chinese Communist Party